The Fit Couples Perspective

In this episode of The Fit Couples Perspective, we dive into Terrica's upcoming Mommy Makeover, which includes a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. We break down the who, what, where, and when—but most importantly, we explore the how her fitness journey played a crucial role in this decision. From setting goals to aligning aesthetics with strength, we discuss the mindset, preparation, and expectations behind this transformation. Whether you're curious about the process or considering one yourself, this candid conversation is packed with insights, honesty, and motivation!

Listen in to find out what our perspective is on how Olympian's get so JACKED! We dive into why we think they train, eat and live to compete and look the way they do. We talk about which athletes have arguably the BEST physiques in the World, and why they do!!

Today's podcast we talk all about ALL the annoying things you will come in close contact with at a BUSY gym! Which ones did we miss that you have on your pet peeve list??

Trainer Mike shares his wealth of knowlege with us today as well as how Terrica has found thier own secrets to weight loss! Listen in and find out if there is anything that can help you on your fitness journey!

Today we question Trainer Mike to find out if he knows all the gym LINGO thrown around in the gym. He even throws some curveballs at Terrica, listen in to find out if she can answer correctly!

Check out todays podcast where we cover 3 of each of our TOP LIES told by the fitness industry! Find out if youve ever believed any of these lies!

Today we are diving into coming back from injuries and pregnancy. Michael just found out he'll need surgery on his knee, and he goes into why he wants to have the surgery, and what his steps he's going to take to get back on track after. Terrica also explains how she has went through SIX pregnancies and stayed consistent and on track with her fitness lifestyle.

Today we have the MOST asked question in the fitness industry! Listen in to find out if we answered your PRESSING question!!

Listen in to find out how we came to all our nutrition knowledge. We have a long history of testing different diets ans what works for us. 

Listen in to find out what our TOP 5 things are to keep us going on our fitness journey!!

Have you ever heard an influencer tell you an ABSOLUTE that you followed only to realize it was bad advice for you?! We have and want to helpo you to navigate to find INSPIRATION over INFORMATION on social media!

Listen in on how we navigate a busy lifestyle and stay fit. We've learned alot of the years about how to maintain a fast-paced life and keeping in shape, listen in to hear all the tips and tricks we have!

We made mistakes pursuing our fitness goals and don't want you to make the same ones! Listen in to find out how you can AVOID all of them!!

Join us for the fitness edition of WOULD you RATHER!?? Some great questions from, cutting out diet soda forever to training with Cbum for the rest of your life!?

Listen in to find out why we NEVER workout together! There are multiple reasons and we go over each one!

Join us for a spitfire episode all about Gym Fashion. What we like, what we don't like and even what we LOVE to wear! You don't wan to miss this one!

We are BACK! Here with a bit of an update of life, and ALL about how we travel and stick to our diets and fitness goals!

Have you ever wondered what the proper gym etiquette was? Or, have you ever wanted to go give somebody an impromptu etiquette lesson while you were lifting?  We dive in and give you our perspective on what we feel is the proper etiquette to use while lifting and even dig into some of the pet peeves that we see.

Feeling hungry is usually what derails us from our goals in the diet department. Between Mike and myself we have found ways to navigate that hunger in a realistic real world way. No one likes the feeling of hunger and we want to be able to help you manage that without falling off your diet goals!

Have you ever been motivated to do something and then ran into a road block and totally quit? We definitely have been there before, and have found things that help us when the motivation dies. You need more than motivation to acheive ANY goal in your life, and we have some things that might inspire you to keep your goals as well!

Have you ever wanted to go out with friends or a significant other and you are on a restrictive diet plan, trying to lean out , or are counting macros and felt like you couldn't? Well we've felt the same way and both of us have strategically found a way to continue our fitness goals and eat what we want really whenever we want! We have some great tips for you on how you can implement these same strategies in your life too!

Why do most people avoid the gym? We dive into that topic and what you can do to not be that person avoiding the gym. Just like you we have done some EMBARRASSING things at the gym, we've also been witness to some funny/interesting things at the gym as well. Listen in to find out how we've overcome so dumb moments at the gym!

Is there anything that you've done in your fitness journey that you thought you HAD to do to see results, but ended up realizing you didn't?! We have many times, wether its nutrition or even certain exercises we battle the Myths and Misconceptions of the fitness lifestyle. 

Everybody likes a good game of "would you rather?" right? Mike and Terrica dive into a fitness edition of this fun question and answer episode.  Workouts, nutrition, supplements and so much more.  Listen and play along here!

Have your "Cheat Meals" ever turned into "Cheat Days"? Have you ever wondered how WE make cheat meals work into our regular fitness lifestyle?Today we answer all those questions and more, everything to how to not make you feel bad about them to what our favorite ways to make food fun and not something you are worried about!

We have a saying throughout this podcast, "Don't get lost in the Weeds". Today we have a bit of a rant coming for you, we've seen a lot of discrepancies on the internet disagreeing about SO many things in the Fitness industry. Everything from how to weigh your food, how to measure your body fat and into how many reps and sets. Found out what our answer is to all of those nagging questions, but don't forget to not get "Lost in the Weeds".

We're Back! Holy cow we've been gone for what seems to be forever! We sit down and give you a life update and let you know we are ready to get this podcast rolling again! Thank you for your continued support!

It's been a while since we podcasted and we have a lot to say. There will always be things that get in our way to what we want and you can either find a way to get there or you can find an excuse. Mike and Terrica go into detail about the things that have tried to derail them throughout the last couple months, and what they did to navigate through them to their goals. 

Todays Podcast we let you in on our diet secrets, what foods we typically eat when trying to lose body fat! We highlight Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks! Listen in to find out all our secrets!

In this episode we dive into what quarantine life has really been like for us the past 8 weeks.  The ups, the downs and everything in-between we discuss in regards to training, nutrition and life.  Our lives were dealt a big curve ball and we had to adapt quick with 5 kids and big fitness goals to keep up with.  See how we did!

Most of you are staying at home day after day, with no end in sight. How can you stay motivated to keep everything you've been working for prior to this?? We've got you covered! We are almost ALL in the same situation so we can definitely understand. Listen in to how we have combated this in our own home.

The Main topic of conversation throughout the world right now, COVID-19. We have the 5 top ways to help you keep sane and on the road back to normalcy. Are we going to the gym? Are we worried about our health? All these and more we answered on this podcast!

What supplement should I be taking? What will it do for me? How much and when do I need them?? These are all questions we get on a daily basis about supplements. This can become very overwhelming when first starting a fitness journey and EVEN for those that have always lived a fitness centered lifestyle. We answer all your questions on todays podcast! 

On todays Podcast we deliver all the secrets to make your diet food taste like a million bucks. We've been prepping food for years and years and have found so many hacks and tricks from how to cook amazing chicken to making your calories go further at every meal! Listen in and make your meal time so much more tasty and easy!

On todays podcast we answer ALL the questions you never thought we would answer! Everything from farting at the gym to what our favorite body part is on ourselves. Not only do we answer the questions we guess each others answers, which makes for a fun way to get to know us better. 

On todays podcast we dive into listeners questions about pregnancy and our daily diets. We also discuss what we eat for cheat meals, how many we have and how we get ready for them. 

On this podcast we test Trainer Mikes knowledge on all things Fitness! We cover everything from carb loading, to how old you are once working out is no longer beneficial. Listen in to find out if Trainer Mike can answer all the True or False Questions right!

It's a New year and everyone has NEW goals, and if your listening here then it probably is a fitness goal. We want to make it easier and CHEAPER for you to make all your goals realized. Meal prepping can not only feel like a lot of work but it can also sound like ALOT of money, well we are here with our 10+ years experience to make much more manageable!

The Holiday season can be scary to navigate through with all the parties, dinners and get togethers that are ALL about food! we have tips and tricks to keep you on track during all of the craziness of the season!

Michael JUST got done competing in a National Bodybuilding competition in the Classic division. We wanted to recap you from the very beginning when he decided to do the show, to the weeks after getting done. What were the biggest obstacles he had, how it changed family life, and what changes the most while prepping for a competition? We answer all of these and more on this podcast!

Stress and Anxiety most people deal with one time or another in their live, Mike talks about what has helped him over the year. We also discuss the taboo subject of UNDERWEAR.... what we wear to the gym  and why we wear it! Mike also divulges stories from his latest Fit EXPO and all the exercise's you can LAY OFF!

There are so many ways that claim to track how many calories you burn. From cardio equipment and apple watch's to BMR to chest heart rate monitors, what actual works? We tell you what we use and the grades we give to all of these modes of calorie burn tracking. Tune in to find out the MOST EFFECTIVE way to track those calories you burn each day!

On today's podcast we answer YOUR questions, everything from how salty we like our food to what ways we love to spend being active with our family. Listen in to hear all about your fitness questions.

Have you ever taken some advice from someone you trusted and later found out it was totally bogus!? In our time in the fitness world we've taken and heard plenty of bad advice that we later realized was just that, BAD. We recount and go over all the opinions and tips that you may have wondered yourself, was it worth listening to?

We know a lot now about fitness and nutrition but when we both started out we knew ALOT less!! Everything from losing gains by walking down the street, to messing your metabolism up with one DUMB diet! Catch this podcast to learn things before you make the same mistakes we did!

After many many times traveling while dieting for a show or just trying to stay on track while being away from home, we've got ALL the best tips and tricks for you to stick with your fitness goals! Everything from how to get to your destination without purchasing one meal to how to use the best APP's to find the best places to keep your nutrition goals in check!

Ever wonder what the opposite sex thinks about your gym fashion? We might not be the leading experts in everything gym fashionable but we have been in the game long enough to have some BIG opinions on what should and shouldn't be worn to the gym. This podcast is not only entertaining but it might also help you to be more aware of what NOT to wear to the gym.

Todays podcast we are sharing with you all the ways we manage to stay sane and keep us on track as we try and keep a healthy life and nutrition mindset. We give you real life examples of what we eat to cure those cravings as well as things to live by to keep your from falling off track.

At some point or another in your lifetime you'll be pregnant, or know someone that is pregnant and have questions concerning how to keep a healthy, fit lifestyle through that journey. Coming up on delivering her 5th child Terrica answers fitness based questions surrounding her pregnancy. Not only her perspective of why its beneficial but also Mikes perspective of how it benefits her and anyone else thinking of continuing their fitness journey through pregnancy.

There is ALOT of fitness myths out there and we are addressing just a few of our favorites. Everything from how much protein your body can use from one meal to diet soda making you gain weight. Some of these topics might even be a little controversial and debated still, but as always this is OUR perspective and OUR opinions on all these myths.